Marley Norton, Teacher

With an emphasis on student-centered learning, Marley believes that intrinsic motivation and fostered curiosity are critical for deepening care and understanding of any learner.

Marley graduated from UMass Amherst with degrees in Biochemistry and German. During their time in school, Marley focused on interdisciplinary STEM and international issues. With an emphasis on student-centered learning, Marley believes that intrinsic motivation and fostered curiosity are critical for deepening care and understanding of any learner. His drive for nature-based education comes primarily from his mentorship in college, completing projects ranging from diversity in STEM to the potential recycling of greywater. Marley has multiple years of experience working with kids as a cheer coach and is also an after-school teacher at the German International School Boston.

In their free time, they enjoy outdoor activities like rock climbing and marching band and spend their time indoors working on yarn crafts or playing live music.

Marley is super excited to join the BOPN team!